Echo Network Africa Programme Assistant, Financial Inclusion Jobs in Kenya

Echo Network Africa Programme Assistant, Financial Inclusion Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary

The Programme Assistant is responsible for handling all the assigned activities and initiatives that promote affordable and accessible financial and non-financial services for women and their families.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

The Financial Inclusion Programme Assistant is responsible for:

Training

To assist in training on financial and non-financial programmes for women and communities

Training on group formation, group dynamics and enhancing capacity for women to participate effectively in financial inclusion initiatives.

Financial Literacy and entrepreneurial skills.

Credit Provision

Disburse loans of different products to different women groups as per the budget.

To provide a financial health check after the receipt of financial support to ensure that the women continue to manage their finances effectively.

Business assessment of all the women groups eligible for the Revolving Loan Fund

Create linkages with financial and non-financial institutions

Mobilize resources for the initiative.

Working in collaboration with LIPs Local Implementing Partners to ensure flow of activities

Conduct follow-ups on loan disbursements & repayment and ensure clean portfolio

Advocacy and Networking

Facilitate market Linkages to our beneficiaries

Assist in lobbying and advocacy towards women-responsive laws and policies on financial inclusion.

Build linkages with the informal sectors to train on savings schemes amongst the informal groups

Client Engagement

Contributing in the development of a policy for the Revolving Loan Fund for the LIPs.

Involvement in documentation of the success stories within

the communities.

Mapping of new women groups to strengthen and ensure continuous growth.

Qualifications

Academic:

Diploma in Business Administration, Social studies, Economics or related field. A degree is an added advantage.

Experience

At least 2 years related experience in programme planning and implementation

Report writing and knowledge of project life cycle

Solid knowledge of the financial inclusion sector as evidenced by minimum 3 years of professional experience in the sector as a researcher or provider

Practical experience in conducting needs assessments of Microfinance clients and analysis of results

Professional/ Functional Competencies:

Ability to evaluate businesses and business plans

Good written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili

Strong presentation, training and facilitation skills

Mobilization and coordination skills

Personal Attributes

Tech savvy

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Work independently with minimum supervision

High integrity and ethical conduct

Accountable for results

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Echo Network Africa Programme Assistant, Financial Inclusion Jobs in Kenya

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